Black History Month: Spotlight on health disparities in the black community

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During Black History Month, we celebrate the rich history of the black community. It is also a good time to consider the unique health challenges the black community faces.

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Hiking, Biking, and More

Trail hiking or biking gets your heart pumping and muscles burning. Here are just a few ideas and ideal sites for area hiking and biking.

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Snooze Without Snores – Fight Sleep Apnea Today

Sleep apnea, a condition characterized by periodic reduction or cessation of breathing during sleep, comes in two types: Obstructive Sleep Apnea (OSA) and Central Sleep Apnea (CSA). Approximately 25 percent of adults (1 in 4) are at risk for some degree of sleep apnea, with males more commonly affected. Risk factors include age, obesity, and anatomical features like a small mouth or throat.

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Vaccines Help Adults Too

It’s important for adults to keep up with regular immunizations and vaccinations, just like we do for our kiddos. Learn what vaccines are recommended for adults.

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Safety Measures to Prevent Respiratory Illnesses

Whether you call it cold or flu season, you’re not wrong – respiratory illness season is well upon us. This year specifically, cases of flu, COVID and RSV (respiratory syncytial virus) are on the rise, and it is possible to contract multiple viral infections at the same time.

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CRH News

  • First EV-ICD Procedure Performed at CRH

    May 13, 2025, 13:42 by Newton, A.
    Congratulations to cardiac electrophysiologist Albert Sey, MD, MPH, and cardiothoracic surgeon Gregory Dedinsky, MD, FACS, on performing the first Extra Vascular Implantable Cardioverter Defibrillator (EV-ICD) procedure at CRH, with support from Surgical and Cardiac Cath Lab staff! The EV-ICD procedure treats sudden cardiac arrest and abnormal heartbeats with defibrillation and special pacing therapy.
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  • Cigna Health Plans Soon to be Out-of-Network

    May 13, 2025, 08:10 by DeClue, A.
    This means patients insured by Cigna would be subject for out-of-network fees for services rendered through any CRH facility or physician office.
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  • CRH Emergency Services to participate in military training exercise

    May 12, 2025, 15:25 by DeClue, A.
    The exercises also help the CRH Emergency Department team members learn how to transport and triage patients into emergency care from military vehicles and a simulated mass casualty event.
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  • Columbus Regional Health Foundation welcomes new board members

    Apr 18, 2025, 14:25 by DeClue, A.
    Columbus Regional Health Foundation is pleased to welcome three new community members and two new Columbus Regional Health executives to its board.
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  • Hospital Expands Visitor Options

    Apr 14, 2025, 10:32 by DeClue, A.
    Visitors age 14 and up are welcome, at the discretion of the patient’s care team and any capacity restraints within the inpatient care setting.
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  • Update: Bartholomew County Flooding Response

    Apr 6, 2025, 16:04 by DeClue, A.
    Columbus Regional Health continues to be open and operating under normal circumstances. All inpatient, outpatient, and emergency services continue as normal. The following is information on how to access the hospital and other outpatient clinic areas from the west side of Bartholomew County.
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